People with diabetes are encouraged to exercise regularly for better blood sugar
control and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The reason for this is that muscles which are working use more glucose than those that are resting.

Keeping active is important for people who have or are at risk of
diabetes

Keeping active is an important part of one's lifestyle, and particularly for
those who either have or are at risk
of diabetes.

Even a little extra activity can have a lot of benefits, such as improving
insulin sensitivity, improving your feeling of well being, controlling your weight, reducing risks of cancer and heart problems and helping strengthen bones as
well as muscles.

How much activity should I be doing?

Any extra activity you can fit into your day is a plus. The minimum recommended
level of activity is 30 minutes at least 5 days a week.